Calories in chicken sandwich (fast food, plain)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of chicken sandwich (fast food, plain) contains 250 kcal, with 16.3 g of protein, 20.9 g of carbohydrate and 11.2 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 whole, about 180 g — is roughly 450 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 whole (180 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 29.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.9 g | 37.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 6.6 g |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g | 20.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 63 mg |
| Sodium | 753 mg | 1,355 mg |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 441 mg |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 104 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Water | 49 g | 88 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole | 180 g | 450 | 29.3 g | 37.6 g | 20.1 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 63 | 4.1 g | 5.2 g | 2.8 g |
| 50 g | 125 | 8.1 g | 10.4 g | 5.6 g |
| 100 g | 250 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| 150 g | 375 | 24.4 g | 31.3 g | 16.8 g |
| 200 g | 500 | 32.6 g | 41.8 g | 22.4 g |
| 250 g | 625 | 40.7 g | 52.2 g | 28 g |
| 300 g | 750 | 48.8 g | 62.7 g | 33.6 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For chicken sandwich (fast food, plain) the split is:
- Protein: 16.3 g × 4 = 65 kcal — 26% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 20.9 g × 4 = 84 kcal — 34% of calories
- Fat: 11.2 g × 9 = 101 kcal — 40% of calories
- The energy in chicken sandwich (fast food, plain) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- With 16.3 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 6.5 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It is high in sodium: 753 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 80 g.
What actually changes the number
A fast-food fried chicken sandwich is about 450 kcal plain; with mayonnaise and cheese it passes 600. Grilled versions save 100–150 kcal, mainly from the coating.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of chicken sandwich as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken sandwich?
100 g of chicken sandwich (fast food, plain) contains 250 kcal (16.3 g protein, 20.9 g carbohydrate, 11.2 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken sandwich?
A typical serving of chicken sandwich — 1 whole, about 180 g — has roughly 450 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in chicken sandwich?
Chicken sandwich (fast food, plain): 16.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of chicken sandwich equals 200 kcal?
At 250 kcal per 100 g, about 80 g of chicken sandwich equals 200 kcal.
Can I track chicken sandwich by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies chicken sandwich on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170295: "Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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